Gracynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "gracious, favored one".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Gracynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gracynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gracynn births was 2015 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gracynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2015
20 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,065
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Gracynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gracynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gracynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gracynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gracynn
The name Gracynn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have direct roots in any particular language or culture. However, it seems to be a feminine variation of the name Grace, which has its origins in the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor or thanks.
The name Grace has been used throughout history, with references dating back to ancient Rome. It became a popular Christian name due to its association with the theological concept of divine grace. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Grace was Grace O'Malley, an Irish pirate queen who lived from around 1530 to 1603.
As for the name Gracynn, it is a more recent invention, likely created by combining the name Grace with the French suffix "-ynn" or the English suffix "-yn." The earliest recorded use of the name Gracynn is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively uncommon name.
However, here are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Gracynn throughout history:
1. Gracynn Buckingham (born 1987) - An American singer-songwriter known for her work in the country music genre.
2. Gracynn Wilkins (born 1995) - A retired American artistic gymnast who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
3. Gracynn Morse (born 2001) - An American child actress best known for her role in the television series "The Haunting Hour."
4. Gracynn Trimble (born 1993) - A former professional soccer player who played as a defender for the United States Women's National Soccer Team.
5. Gracynn Everett (born 1985) - A British fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her sustainable clothing line.
While the name Gracynn is relatively new and uncommon, it has gained some popularity in recent years, perhaps due to its connection to the more traditional name Grace and its pleasing sound. As with many modern names, it represents the creativity and individuality of parents in naming their children.
People
Gracynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gracynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gracynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gracynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gracynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Gracynn a common name?
We classify Gracynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gracynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Gracynn was 2015, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gracynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gracynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gracynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gracynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Gracynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gracynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gracynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Gracynn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.